UCSF scientists declare war on sugar in food
Like alcohol and tobacco, sugar is a toxic, addictive substance that should be highly regulated with taxes, laws on where and to whom it can be advertised, and even age-restricted sales, says a team of UCSF scientists.
Monday, February 06, 2012
"Hidden" mortgage fee paying for payroll tax cut
"Hidden" mortgage fee paying for payroll tax cut - CBS News
But there's something the politicians weren't bragging about - the fact that they're paying for the two-month tax cut with what has turned into a brand new fee on home buyers.
The new fee is a minimum of one-tenth of 1 percent on Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-backed loans, and is likely to go much higher.
It will be imposed for the next 10 years on most mortgages and refinancings and it lasts for the life of the loan.
But there's something the politicians weren't bragging about - the fact that they're paying for the two-month tax cut with what has turned into a brand new fee on home buyers.
The new fee is a minimum of one-tenth of 1 percent on Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-backed loans, and is likely to go much higher.
It will be imposed for the next 10 years on most mortgages and refinancings and it lasts for the life of the loan.
Ford to GM: Pull '2012' Chevy Silverado Super Bowl ad
Ford to GM: Pull '2012' Chevy Silverado Super Bowl ad MLive.com
Officials from the Dearborn-based automaker asked crosstown rival General Motors Co. to stop showing its Super Bowl commercial for the Silverado, which hints that if the world is coming to an end and your driving a Ford, you will die (or not make it to your destination for Twinkies, see video).
Officials from the Dearborn-based automaker asked crosstown rival General Motors Co. to stop showing its Super Bowl commercial for the Silverado, which hints that if the world is coming to an end and your driving a Ford, you will die (or not make it to your destination for Twinkies, see video).
Homeland Security Lexicon: You’re All ‘Militia Extremists’ Now
PJ Media » Homeland Security Lexicon: You’re All ‘Militia Extremists’ Now
So what drives militia extremism according to DHS now is “belief that the government deliberately is stripping Americans of their freedoms.”
It is demonstrated by opposing “many federal and state authorities’ laws and regulations, (particularly those related to firearms ownership).”
Even more scary is the MSM totally on board with this attitude.
So what drives militia extremism according to DHS now is “belief that the government deliberately is stripping Americans of their freedoms.”
It is demonstrated by opposing “many federal and state authorities’ laws and regulations, (particularly those related to firearms ownership).”
Even more scary is the MSM totally on board with this attitude.
Red-light cameras boost coffers, rile drivers
Red-light cameras boost coffers, rile drivers
California has the most expensive red-light camera tickets in the world - the fine is so steep that one camera in Oakland generates more than $3 million a year
Government at war with the people.
California has the most expensive red-light camera tickets in the world - the fine is so steep that one camera in Oakland generates more than $3 million a year
Government at war with the people.
Sunday, February 05, 2012
It's takers versus makers and these days the takers are winning
It's takers versus makers and these days the takers are winning Glenn Harlan Reynolds Columnists Washington Examiner
If you tried to hold a series of potluck dinners where a majority brought nothing to the table, but felt entitled to eat their fill, it would probably work out badly.
Yet that’s essentially what we’re doing.
If you tried to hold a series of potluck dinners where a majority brought nothing to the table, but felt entitled to eat their fill, it would probably work out badly.
Yet that’s essentially what we’re doing.
Uphill battle
Uphill battle Aspen Daily News Online
I find fault with your articles recently misinforming the public about uphill skiing at our local ski hills.
Uphill travel on all public land is very much a right and not a privilege.
I find fault with your articles recently misinforming the public about uphill skiing at our local ski hills.
Uphill travel on all public land is very much a right and not a privilege.
Michigan's 'right to work' debate intensifies
Michigan's 'right to work' debate intensifies - chicagotribune.com
Right-to-work laws prohibit labor contracts that require workers to pay union representation fees.
Right-to-work laws prohibit labor contracts that require workers to pay union representation fees.
11 injured in massive crowd for band LMFAO
My Way News - 11 injured in massive crowd for band LMFAO
Overwhelming "human gridlock" in Indianapolis' Super Bowl Village was causing police to rethink crowd control Saturday on the eve of the big game.
Eleven people were injured Friday night as an estimated 50,000 people flooded downtown streets for a free outdoor concert by the band LMFAO.
Overwhelming "human gridlock" in Indianapolis' Super Bowl Village was causing police to rethink crowd control Saturday on the eve of the big game.
Eleven people were injured Friday night as an estimated 50,000 people flooded downtown streets for a free outdoor concert by the band LMFAO.
New BS BLS Report Shows Obama Costs US $20 Trillion
New BS BLS Report Shows Obama Costs US $20 Trillion - John Ransom - Townhall Finance
Hey folks, good news!
Another 1.2 million people dropped out the workforce, which means that Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) economists can say that unemployment has moved down to 8.3 percent without that messy job-creation thing getting in the way.
Hey folks, good news!
Another 1.2 million people dropped out the workforce, which means that Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) economists can say that unemployment has moved down to 8.3 percent without that messy job-creation thing getting in the way.
Muskegon County election season begins with focus on new districts
Muskegon County election season begins with focus on new districts MLive.com
One challenger has made his intentions known regarding the upcoming election.
Jim Riley, an outspoken fiscal conservative from Norton Shores, said he plans on running against Scolnik for that county board seat.
Riley regularly attends the county board meetings and is sometimes critical of the board’s actions.
One challenger has made his intentions known regarding the upcoming election.
Jim Riley, an outspoken fiscal conservative from Norton Shores, said he plans on running against Scolnik for that county board seat.
Riley regularly attends the county board meetings and is sometimes critical of the board’s actions.
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